Um yes, it sort of does. That's actually the very definition of bias. But congrats on outing yourself.
Here is where your aforementioned bias, along with some poor reading comprehension, ruins your argument.
First of all, you're basing the whole edifice of your "argument" on one sentence of throwaway speculation: "Benning is believed to have gone with Brackett’s first-round recommendation ever since." Perhaps this speculation is accurate. Doesn't really matter, since you then immediately narrow its meaning down to a conclusion that fits your bias. This sentence doesn't mean that Brackett is making the picks.
Likely Benning agreed with Brackett's recommendations, as his appointed director of scouting following guidelines and criteria established by him, like most general managers probably do. All general managers likely do this? It still means that they're making the picks, and bear full responsibility for them at the end of the day.
If Gillis actually defended himself to Aquilini as you seem to think is a reasonable defence, "my scouting director gave me bad advice," then no wonder he's hellbanned from the NHL.
Your logic is hilariously poor here:
Providing a guideline does not equate to making the selection. The framework is not the choice. The choice is made within the framework, yes, but the two are not confused for one another.
When your boss accepts your recommendation, does it become his recommendation? Completely illogical.
Second, what does the IMac quote mean then? Interpret it. This should be fun.
By the way, I like that you said it was speculation on the behalf of IMac. I guess 'it is believed' is the same as 'I believe' to you?
Gillis cannot absolve himself of poor drafting. He's still responsible for the outcome of all selections made under his tenure. This is the same for Benning. But neither GM is credited with making each recommendation, unless otherwise specified.
Last, what you're stumbling your way to saying is that confirmation bias is illogical. Sure, it is, but bias itself is not illogical. Bias exists in every person's perspective. It's only when this bias creates a logical flaw within the argument being posed does it create a fallacy, and not before. Educate yourself on logic.